Epm Manual Iq Communications

iQ Series
Communications Manual
117082-00 • 1Mar2019
Contents
Chapter 1 ePort PC Software ............................................................................................ 1-1
Installing ePort .................................................................................... 1-1
Connecting to the Instrument ............................................................. 1-7
Finding Instruments on a Network ................................................... 1-10
Setting Up for Manual Data Downloads ........................................... 1-12
Setting Up for Automatic Data Downloads....................................... 1-15
Performing a Data Download ........................................................... 1-16
Viewing Downloaded Data ............................................................... 1-18
Installing New Firmware ................................................................... 1-18
Chapter 2 Mobile VNC Viewer App ................................................................................. 2-1

Instrument Setup ................................................................................ 2-1
App Installation and Setup .................................................................. 2-3
Using VNC Viewer ............................................................................. 2-7
Chapter 3 iQ Series Mobile Phone App .......................................................................... 3-1

Downloading the App ......................................................................... 3-2
Setting Up and Using the App ............................................................ 3-2
Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 3-9
Chapter 4 MODBUS Protocol ............................................................................................ 4-1

Serial Communication Parameters ...................................................... 4-1
TCP Communication Parameters ....................................................... 4-1
Application Data Unit Definition ....................................................... 4-2
Slave Address.................................................................................... 4-2
MBAP Header ................................................................................. 4-2
Function Code ................................................................................. 4-3
Data ................................................................................................. 4-3
Error Check ..................................................................................... 4-3
Function Codes ................................................................................... 4-4
(0x03/0x04) Read Holding Registers/Read Input Registers .............. 4-4
(0x06) Write Single Register ............................................................ 4-5
(0x10) Write Multiple Registers ....................................................... 4-7
(0x17) Read/Write Multiple Registers .............................................. 4-8
MODBUS Parameters Supported ..................................................... 4-10
Chapter 5 Bayern Hessen Protocol .................................................................................. 5-1

Serial Communication Parameters ...................................................... 5-1
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TCP Communication Parameters ....................................................... 5-2

Instrument Address ............................................................................. 5-2
Abbreviations Used ............................................................................. 5-3
Basic Command Structure .................................................................. 5-3
Block Checksum Characters <BCC> ................................................... 5-3
Bayern Hessen Commands.................................................................. 5-3
Instrument Control Command (ST) ................................................ 5-3
Data Sampling/Data Query Command (DA)................................... 5-4
Operating and Error Status .............................................................. 5-7
Chapter 6 Streaming ............................................................................................................ 6-1
Appendix A Customer Resource .......................................................................................... A-1

Customer Resources ............................................................................ A-1
Customer Service ............................................................................. A-1
Technical Support ............................................................................ A-1
Factory Depot Service/Online Return Authorization Forms............. A-1
Field Service ..................................................................................... A-1
Technical Training ........................................................................... A-2
Comprehensive Service Solutions ..................................................... A-2
The Online Library .......................................................................... A-2
Appendix B Wireless Ethernet Bridge for iQ Series ....................................................... B-1

Device Setup - Common ..................................................................... B-2
Device Setup – Mobile Device Access ................................................. B-4
Device Setup – Wireless Network Access ............................................ B-7
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Chapter 1
ePort PC Software
For users that wish to utilize the instrument’s Ethernet port to download
instrument data, users may install the ePort software on a Windows
personal computer (PC) connected to the same network as the instrument
that data will be downloaded from. At the same time the ePort software is
installed, the installer will install Microsoft .NET Framework software if
the PC does not already have the proper version of .NET Framework.
Installing ePort Use the following procedure to install the ePort software.
1. Locate and double-click on the “setup_ePort_XX.exe” file (where “XX”

is the version number) available over the company website at:
www.thermofisher.com/42iQ
www.thermofisher.com/42iQD
www.thermofisher.com/42iQHL
www.thermofisher.com/42iQLS
www.thermofisher.com/42iQTL
www.thermofisher.com/49iQPS
Thermo Scientific iQ Series Communications Manual 1-1

ePort PC Software
Installing ePort
2. The “Welcome to InstallShield Wizard” screen will display.
3. Select the Next > button.
4. The wizard will display the software license agreement. Read the
agreement and select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” (if
you accept the terms) then select the Next > button.
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ePort PC Software
Installing ePort
5. The Windows update screen will display. If you have recently updated
your Windows software, select the Next > button.
Note The ePort software MUST be installed on a PC with the latest

Windows updates. If you have not updated your Windows system, select
the “Cancel” button and use the Windows Update function of the PC to
update the operating system before attempting to install the ePort
software. ▲
Note During this installation, .NET 3.5 is also installed. Note that the
installation of .NET 3.5 requires a connection to the internet. If no
connection is available, please see your IT service provider for an alternative
method of installation. ▲

ePort PC Software
Installing ePort
6. The Customer Information screen will display. Type in the

information and select the Next > button.
7. Choose the destination folder for the installation and select the Next >
button.

ePort PC Software
Installing ePort
8. The Ready to Install Program screen will display. Select the Install
button.
9. The wizard will post messages showing the progress of the installation.
When the process is complete, the Finish screen will display. Select the
Finish button.

ePort PC Software
Installing ePort
Note Read all notes for important information on installing ePort. ▲

ePort PC Software
Connecting to the Instrument
Connecting to When the ePort software is installed, and the instrument and the PC are
connected to the same network, the software can find and connect to the
the Instrument instrument and download data.
Use the following procedure to connect to the instrument.
1. Ensure that the PC and the instrument are connected to the same
network subnet using the Ethernet connection on the back of the
instrument.
2. In the Wired TCP/DHCP screen of the machine from which you want
to download data, locate and record the IP address of that unit.
Note Instead of looking up the address on the TCP/IP Settings screen,

users can also scan for instruments when the instruments are on the same
subnet. Refer to “Finding Instruments on a Network” on page 1-10. ▲
Note When DHCP is on, the dynamic IP address is being used. When
DHCP is off, the static IP address is being used. ▲
Home Screen>Settings>More>Communications>Wired TCP/DHCP

(with DHCP on)
Home Screen>Settings>Communications>Wired TCP/DHCP (with

DHCP off)

ePort PC Software
3. Start the ePort PC software, using the icon on the PC desktop or the
Start menu of the PC. The ePort Main screen with the Open screen
will display.

4. In the ePort Open screen, select create new configuration. A blank

ePort Main screen will display.
5. Select Instrument then New Instrument from the menu bar at the top
of the ePort Main screen.

ePort PC Software
6. The Add New Instrument screen will display. Enter the IP address, the
name assigned to the instrument and the group name (required)
assigned to the instrument and select the OK button.
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7. The ePort Main screen will display with the selected instrument
displayed in the top window. Repeat the process to add additional
instruments to the list.
8. To save this as a configuration, select File then Save from the menu bar
at the top of the Main screen. The Save As screen will display. Type in
the desired name for the configuration and select Save.

ePort PC Software
Finding Instruments on a Network
Note Once you have connected to an instrument (or instruments) and

saved a configuration file, select Open Saved Configuration in the ePort
Open screen to open that configuration and automatically connect to all
the instruments that were saved in that configuration. ▲
Finding You may use the ePort software to search for all instruments connected to
the local network.
Instruments on a
Network Note This function will only locate instruments on a local network. To
connect to instruments on other connected networks, you must know the
IP address of the instruments and connect to the unit manually using the
New Instrument function of the software. Refer to the previous section for
information on connecting to an instrument off the local network.
Instruments on a network must have a unique IP address, or be connected
through a router. ▲
Use the following procedure to locate all instruments on the network.
1. Open the ePort software program and select “Find Instruments” in the
Open screen.

ePort PC Software
Finding Instruments on a Network
2. The ePort Main screen will display with a “Searching for

Instruments...” message. As instruments are located by the software
they will be added to the list in the Instrument frame on the left side of
the screen.
3. All instruments located on the local network will be displayed in the

Instrument frame on the left side of the Main screen. To edit a
displayed instrument or delete an instrument from the list, right-click
on the instrument and select Edit Instrument or Delete Instrument.

ePort PC Software
Setting Up for Manual Data Downloads
Note To add an instrument from another network connected to the local

network select Instrument then New Instrument from the menu bar. Refer
to the previous section for more information on manually adding an
instrument to the configuration. ▲
4. To save this list as a configuration, select File then Save from the menu
bar at the top of the Main screen. The Save As screen will display. Type
in the desired name for the configuration and select Save.
Note Once you have connected to an instrument (or instruments) and

saved a configuration file, select Open Saved Configuration in the ePort
Open screen to open that configuration and automatically connect to all
the instruments that were saved in that configuration. ▲
Setting Up for Data can be remotely downloaded manually from the instrument through
the built-in Ethernet connection using the ePort software.
Manual Data
Use the following procedure to set up the software to manually download
Downloads data.
network using the Ethernet connection on the front of the instrument.
(Refer to the previous section for information on connecting the
instrument to a network.)

ePort PC Software
2. Use the ePort PC software to connect to the instrument and display the
ePort Main screen. (Refer to the previous two sections for information
on connecting to the instrument or instruments.)
3. Select Download Setup in the Commands window of the ePort Main

screen. The Download Setup Wizard will display. Select the Next >
button.
4. The Select Data screen will display. Select the data to download (either
all data on the instrument or the data since the last download). Select
the Next > button.

ePort PC Software
5. The Select Location screen will display. Use the Browse button to select
a location for the data file downloaded by the software. Select the Next
> button.
6. The Download Type screen will display. Select manual downloads.

Select the Next > button.

ePort PC Software
Setting Up for Automatic Data Downloads
7. The Completing the Download Setup Wizard screen will display.

Select the Finish button.
Setting Up for Users can set up automatic downloads for the instrument monitor using
the ePort software.
Automatic Data
Use the following procedure to set up the software to automatically
Downloads download data.
network using the Ethernet connection on the back of the instrument.
(Refer to the previous section for information on connecting the
instrument to a network.)
ePort Main screen. (Refer to the previous sections for information on
connecting to the instrument or instruments.)
3. Select Download Setup in the Commands window of the ePort Main

screen. The Download Setup Wizard will display. Select the Next >
button.

4. Select Data screen will display. Select the data to download (either all
data on the instrument or the data since the last download). Select the
Next > button.

ePort PC Software
Performing a Data Download
5. The Select Location screen will display. Use the Browse button to select
a location for the data file downloaded by the software. Select the Next
> button.
6. The Download Type screen will display. Select automatic downloads.

Select the Next > button.
7. The Download Schedule screen will display. Select a starting date and
time, and a download frequency (daily, weekly, hourly). Select the Next
> button.
8. The Completing the Download Setup Wizard screen will display.

Select the Finish button.
Performing a Use the following procedure to download data.

Data Download
(Refer to the Connecting to the instrument section for information on
connecting the instrument to a network.)

ePort PC Software
Performing a Data Download
ePort Main screen. (Refer to the Connecting to the instrument section
for information on connecting to the instrument.)
3. On the left side of the screen, click on the instrument you wish to
download information from.
4. Select Download Data in the Commands window of the ePort Main

screen. The Download Data screen will display.
5. Select the Begin Download button. The ePort software will download
data based on the settings created in the Download Setup wizard.
(Refer to the previous section for information on setting up
downloads.) The message window will display a “Downloading Data”
message while the software is downloading data from the instrument.
When the download is complete, it will display a “Download
Complete” message. Select the Done button to exit the Download Data
screen.

ePort PC Software
Viewing Downloaded Data
Viewing Data files are downloaded and saved as “.csv” files that can be opened and
viewed with Microsoft Excel. The file name format is the instrument serial
Downloaded number followed by a date/time stamp.
Data The data files will be saved to the folder selected using the Download Setup
Wizard. Refer to the Setting Up for a Data Download section for
information on setting up a data folder. The default folder location is:
Thermo\ePort\Data

Installing New If the instrument needs new firmware, it can be uploaded to the instrument
using the ePort software regularly used for data downloading. (Refer to
Firmware “Installing ePort” for information on installing and starting the ePort
software.) New versions of the instrument software are periodically made
available over the company website at:

ePort PC Software
Installing New Firmware
Use the following procedure to install new firmware.
1. Download the new firmware file onto a personal computer (PC) from
the company website. Note the file name.
(Refer to “Finding Instruments on a Network” for information on
connecting the instrument to a network.)
3. In the Wired TCP/DHCP screen of the machine you want to update,

locate and record the IP address of that unit.
4. Use the ePort PC software to connect to the instrument. (Refer to

“Connecting to the Instrument” for information on connection to the
instrument.)
5. In the ePort Main screen, select Upgrade Instrument Software.
Note Data will not be collected during the upload procedure and the
instrument will be restarted. ▲
6. The Thermo Installer Wizard screen will display. Select the Next >
button.

ePort PC Software
7. The Software File screen will display. Select the Browse button to
locate and select the file that was downloaded from the company
website. When the file is selected, it will display in the window below
“Choose the File to Upload”. Select the Next > button.
8. The Upload Software screen will display. The software will restart the
instrument then install the firmware. The “Upload Progress” bar will
show the status of the upload. When the process is complete, select the
Next > button.

ePort PC Software
Note It may take several minutes to upload the new firmware, depending
on the speed of the uploading PC and the speed of the network. During
the upload, the instrument touch screen will display a text message, then a
scrolling cursor to indicate progress. ▲
9. The Software Upload Completed screen will display. Select the Finish
button. Close ePort and return to normal operation.

Chapter 2
Mobile VNC Viewer App
Remote access to the Thermo Fisher Scientific iQ Series instrument front
panel GUI interface is possible using a mobile device using the VNC®
Viewer app from RealVNC®. If you're on a mobile device, then its
touchscreen acts as a mouse trackpad, with gestures mapped to mouse
buttons. See the last section of this bulletin called “Using VNC Viewer” for
help.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has conducted tests to determine compatibility of
our iQ Series product’s software with the VNC Viewer App.
Instrument Setup Before connecting to the instrument from a mobile device, the instrument
must be set up to be accessible from that device. If the user requires remote
access over the Internet or over a cellular network they will either need to
configure VPN on the mobile device to access the instrument on a private
network (preferred) or put the instrument directly on the Internet (not
recommended). Either way, the user must record the host name or IP
address of the instrument before accessing it remotely:
Using Host Name (Preferred)

● To get and set the Host Name, on the iQ Series screen go to Settings ->
Communications -> Wired TCP/DHCP -> Host Name button. By
default, the host name is “Common”, but it may be changed to a more
specific name such as “48iQ” or “StackCO”.

Instrument Setup
Using DHCP IP Address
Note If using the DHCP address, it is possible that the address may change
and would need to be re-entered in the VNC app. It is preferred to use a
fixed IP Address or a host name for the instrument to avoid these issues. ▲
● To get and set the IP address, on the iQ Series screen go to Settings ->
Communications -> Wired TCP/DHCP-> Dynamic IP Address
button to obtain the IP Address.
Using Static IP Address

● To get and set the IP address, on the iQ Series screen go to Settings ->
Communications -> Wired TCP/DHCP-> Static IP Address. Note that
the DHCP button is not yellow when using a Static IP Address.
Record the instrument host name or IP address for setting up the VNC
Viewer later in this document.

App Installation and Setup
App Installation The VNC Viewer App is available for both iOS and Android mobile
devices through the Apple AppStore or the Google Play Store.
and Setup
1. On your mobile device search and download the latest version of VNC
Viewer.
2. Once the VNC Viewer app has completely installed, open and select
Next until you get to the “Automatic discovery” screen.
3. At the Automatic discovery screen, click on “Get Started”.

4. In the Address Book screen, select the plus sign (+) in the top right
hand corner.
5. On the VNC Viewer App (Details screen) enter the Host Name or IP
Address in the Address field and desired name in the Name field, then
select Save.

6. Once Name with IP Address is created in the Address Book, select

Connect.
7. An Encryption screen will display for the first time. Slide the button to
the left that says “Warn me every time” and then select Connect.

8. Once connected, you can select Skip or Next to view gestures to

control GUI on your iQ Series Platform.
9. VNC Viewer is now ready to be use on your iQ Series instrument.

Using VNC Viewer
Using VNC Your finger moves the mouse cursor rather than clicking where you touch,
as you might expect with a touchscreen. This gives you more precise
Viewer control of a high-resolution computer desktop.
Pinch with two fingers to zoom.
Touch with one finger and drag to position the mouse cursor.
Tap with one finger to left-click.
Double tap with one finger to double-click.
Tap with two fingers to right-click.
Tap with three fingers to middle-click.
Touch with two fingers and drag to scroll.
Double tap and drag to click and hold, or select text.
Shake the device, or swipe up from the bottom, to show the toolbar.
Note the toolbar can be pinned to prevent it from auto-hiding.

Using VNC Viewer
Notes
● Tap to open the virtual keyboard, above which a scrolling key bar
containing function and other special keys is displayed. Double tap a
modifier key (for example, Shift or Ctrl) to hold that key down. Some
keys, such as Scroll Lock, are not available.
Note If a hardware keyboard is detected, the virtual keyboard is not

displayed. However, tapping the keyboard icon will still open the scrolling
key bar. ▲
● You can type international characters providing the target computer is

running VNC and its operating system supports the language you want
to type in (note this must be the currently-selected language under Mac
OS X).
● You can copy and paste text between device and target computer
providing the latter is running VNC. Note that if you background
VNC Viewer in order to grab text from your device, the connection
terminates after a few minutes.
● Tap to open mouse mode. Virtual left, middle, and right mouse
buttons, and a vertical scroll bar, are superimposed on the desktop, to
provide an alternative to gestures.
If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact

your local distributor or our Technical Support team at (508) 520-0430 or
by e-mail at AQIservice@thermofisher.com.
RealVNC®, VNC® and RFB® are trademarks of RealVNC Limited and are protected by
trademark registrations and/or pending trademark applications in the European Union, United
States of America and other jurisdictions. Other trademarks and logos are the property of their
respective owners.

Chapter 3
iQ Series Mobile Phone App
The iQ Monitoring companion app for the iQ Series Gas Analyzers
delivers the ultimate in ease of use and smart engineering. The iQ
Monitoring app allows for:
● Remote monitoring of the iQ analyzer
● Easy access to product documentation
● Enhanced communication
Remote Monitoring
Always know the performance of your analyzer when the iQ Monitoring
mobile app is connected to your network. Eliminate surprises and gain
control over your day with 24/7 remote access to your instrument.
● Real time, continuous instrument readings
● Maintenance alerts allow you to plan your day rather than reacting to
emergencies
● Secure connectivity utilizing your own network protocols
● Identify part number requirements and facilitate the easy online
ordering with a credit card or PO
Instant Access to Resources

The iQ app gives you easy access to iQ Series Gas Analyzer user resources.
Instrument connection is not required so you can look up the latest
documents/videos available regardless of whether you are using the app for
remote monitoring. Resources include:
● Operator manuals
● How to videos
● Quick start guides
● Spare parts lists
● FAQs
● Technical bulletins

Downloading the App
Enhanced Communication with the factory

Get in touch with us in a few simple clicks. Instrument connection is not
required to take advantage of the app’s functionality to contact us, so
download the app even if you are not monitoring remotely. Use the app to
easily:
● Obtain a return authorization number
● Register for training
● Request field service visit
● Go to product website
● Easily order spare parts online
● Request a quote
Downloading the Download the app from the Apple app store, open the app, then follow the
onscreen instructions.
App
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iq-monitoring/id1214487266?mt=8
Setting Up and On first launch of the application, tap the “Add an instrument” button or
the (+) button in the top right corner of the screen.
Using the App

Setting Up and Using the App
To add an instrument, you must enter the following and then tap the “Add
instrument” button:
● Instrument name (required)
● This can be any unique name that will assist you in identifying the
instrument.
● Group name (optional)
● This field allows you to optionally organize your instruments into
groups. For example, you might use this field to specify a common
location.
● IP address (required)
● This is the IP address of the device.
● You can find the IP address by viewing your instrument console
and navigating first to Settings and then to Communications.
The Instruments tab will display a list of instrument you have added,
including the following data:
● Friendly instrument name
● Instrument model
● Instrument serial number
● Current gas concentration reading

● Time the data was last refreshed

● Alarm icon if any instrument alarms are activated
● Preventive Maintenance alert icon if any maintenance is due
Tapping on an instrument row in the list of instruments will display the

instrument details screen.
This screen provides the following information:
● Friendly instrument name
● Current gas concentration reading
● Access to edit instrument details by tapping the Information (i) button
in the top right corner
● Access to Alarms, Status, and Maintenance views
The alarms view always displays first by default. It will list all current
alarms, if any are present.
Tapping an alarm will in many cases display a list of possible
troubleshooting tips to assist in resolving the issue.

The Status view allows you to dive deeper into the current health status of
individual modules.
Tapping on a module will display all available readings and details on any
alarms if present.

The Maintenance view displays a list of all Preventive Maintenance

components, the number of months remaining until maintenance is due to
be performed, and the part number likely to be needed to complete the
maintenance.
Tapping a part number will allow you to view additional details about the
part and add the part to your cart on analyticalinstrumentparts.com for
easy ordering. (Online ordering available in United States only.)

The instrument details screen allows you to modify the information you
entered when adding the instrument.
This includes changing the friendly device name, changing the optional
group name, and updating the instrument IP address.
In addition, you may view the current instrument firmware version.
You may also remove the instrument from the mobile application from this
screen.
The Resources tab provides you with quick access to product manuals and
literature.

The Contact Us tab allows you to view a number of ways to contact us

regarding your instrument.
In addition, you may easily request:
● field service visit
● return authorization
● calibration certificate
● technical support
● customer service

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting information for the iQ Series
mobile app.
Issue Cause Solution/Action
“Unsupported firmware This message indicates the Check the App Store
version” alert displayed instrument firmware version regularly for updates to the
currently installed has not mobile application.
yet been tested with the iQ The application should
Monitoring mobile continue to function
application normally, however updated
or new instrument features
may not yet be supported.
Unable to add a new Your mobile device must be Connect your mobile device
instrument on the same network as the to the same network that the
instrument instrument is on.
Unable to add a new The instrument you The 111iQ and 146iQ are not
instrument attempted to connect to is supported by the mobile app.
not supported by this Please view the individual
application product pages on
www.thermofisher.com to
determine which products
are currently supported by
the mobile app.
Unable to add a new Instrument was recently Please allow several minutes
instrument restarted after an instrument is
restarted before connecting
with the mobile application.
“Connection Failed” alert Instrument does not have a Make sure the instrument is
displayed valid IP address connected to an active
Ethernet port, reboot the
instrument.
Instrument and mobile Connect the mobile device to
device are not on the same the correct network or
network request VPN access to your
secure network through your
IT department.

Chapter 4
MODBUS Protocol
This appendix provides a description of the MODBUS Protocol Interface
that is supported both over RS-232/485 (RTU protocol) as well as TCP/IP
over Ethernet.
The MODBUS commands that are implemented are explained in detail in
this chapter. The MODBUS protocol support for the iQ Series enables the
user to perform the functions of reading the various concentrations and
other measurement values, read the status of the digital outputs of the
analyzer, to trigger or simulate the activation of a digital input to the
instrument and to change operational settings in the instrument. This is
achieved by using the supported MODBUS parameters listed below.
Additional information on the MODBUS protocol can be obtained at
http://www.modbus.org. References are from MODBUS Application
Protocol Specification V1.1a MODBUS-IDA June 4, 2004.
Serial
The following are the communication parameters that are used to configure
Communication the serial port of the iQ Series to support MODBUS RTU protocol.
Parameters Number of Data bits : 7 or 8
Number of Stop bits : 1 or 2
Parity : None, Odd, or Even
Data rate : 1200 to 115200 Baud (9600 is default)
TCP Communication iQ Series instruments support the MODBUS/TCP protocol. The register
definition is the same as for the serial interface. Up to three simultaneous
Parameters connections are supported over Ethernet.
TCP connection port for MODBUS : 502

MODBUS Protocol
Application Data Unit Definition
Application Data Here are the MODBUS ADU (Application Data Unit) formats over serial
and TCP/IP:
Unit Definition
Serial: Slave Address Function Code Data Error Check
TCP/IP: MBAP Header Function Code Data
Slave Address The MODBUS slave address is a single byte in length. This is the same as
the instrument ID and can be between 1 and 255 decimal (i.e. 0x01 hex to
0xFF hex). This address is only used for MODBUS RTU over serial
connections.
Note Device ID ‘0’, used for broadcast MODBUS commands, is not

supported. Instrument ID higher than 255 should not be set when using
the Modbus protocol. ▲
MBAP Header In MODBUS over TCP/IP, a MODBUS Application Protocol Header

(MBAP) is used to identify the message. This header consists of the
following components:
Transaction Identifier 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (Passed back in response)

Protocol Identifier 2 Bytes 0x00 (MODBUS protocol)
Length 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (Number of following bytes)
Unit Identifier 1 Byte 0x00 to 0xFF (Passed back in response)
A slave address is not required in MODBUS over TCP/IP because the

higher-level protocols include device addressing. The unit identifier is not
used by the instrument.

MODBUS Protocol
Application Data Unit Definition
Function Code The function code is a single byte in length. The following function codes
are supported by the instrument:
: 0x03
Read Holding Registers
: 0x04
Read Input Registers
: 0x06
Write Single Registers
: 0x10
Write Multiple Registers
: 0x17
Read/ Write Multiple Registers
If a function code is received that is not in this list, an invalid function

exception is returned.
Data The data field varies depending on the function. For more description of
these data fields, see “Function Codes” below.
Error Check In MODBUS over serial, an error check is included in the message. This is
not necessary in MODBUS over TCP/IP because the higher-level protocols
ensure error-free transmission. The error check is a two-byte (16 bit) CRC
value.

MODBUS Protocol
Function Codes
Function Codes This section describes the various function codes that are supported by the
iQ Series.
(0x03/0x04) Read Holding Read Holding/Input Registers reads the measurement data and current
Registers/Read Input settings from the instrument. Issuing either of these function codes will
generate the same response. These functions read the contents of one or
Registers more contiguous registers.
These registers are 16 bits each and are organized as shown below. Floating-
point values are reported as 32-bit IEEE standard 754 floating point
format. This uses 2 sequential registers, least significant 16 bits first.
The request specifies the starting register address and the number of
registers. Registers are addressed starting at zero. Therefore, registers
numbered 1–16 are addressed as 0–15. The register data in the response
message are packed as two bytes per register, with the binary contents right
justified within each byte. For each register, the first byte contains the high
order bits and the second contains the low order bits.
Request
Function Code 1 Byte 0x03 or 0x04
Starting Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Quantity of Registers 2 Bytes 0x0001 to 0x007D
Response
Function Code 1 Byte 0x03 or 0x04
Byte Count 1 Byte 2x*N
Register Value 2x*N Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
*N = Quantity of Registers
Error Response
Function Code 1 Byte Function code + 0x80
Exception Code 1 Byte 0x01=Invalid Function
0x02=Invalid Count
0x03=Illegal Address or Count
0x04=Can’t Process

MODBUS Protocol
Function Codes
Here is an example of a request and response to read registers 10–13:
Request
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x03
Starting Address Hi 0x00
Starting Address Lo 0x09
No. of Registers Hi 0x00
No. of Registers Lo 0x04
Response
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x03
Byte Count 0x06
Register Value Hi (10) 0x02
Register Value Lo (10) 0x2B
Register Value Lo (11) 0x00
The contents of register 10 are shown as the two byte values of 0x02 0x2B.
Then contents of registers 11–13 are 0x00 0x00, 0x00 0x64 and 0x00
0x64, respectively.
(0x06) Write Single The Write Single Register is used to write a single register value.
Register Request
Function Code 1 Byte 0x06
Register Value 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Response

MODBUS Protocol
Function Codes
Register Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF

Register Value 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Error Response
0x02=Invalid Address
0x03=Invalid Value
Here is an example of a request write to register 5100 (0x13EC) data 1

(0x0001):
Request
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x06
Starting Address Lo 0xEC
Register Value Hi 0x00
Register Value Lo 0x01
Response
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x06
Register Value Hi 0x00
Register Value Lo 0x01

MODBUS Protocol
Function Codes
(0x10) Write The Write Multiple Registers is used to write multiple register values.
Multiple Registers Request
Quantity of Registers 2 Bytes 0x0001 to 0x007B
Register Value 2x*N Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Response
Quantity of Registers 2 Bytes 0x0001 to 0x007B
Error Response
0x02=Invalid Count
Here is an example of a request write to 3 registers starting at 5100

(0x13EC) data 1, 2, 3 (0x0001, 0x0002, 0x0003):
Request
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x10
Quantity of Registers Hi 0x00
Quantity of Registers Lo 0x03
Byte Count 0x06

MODBUS Protocol
Function Codes
Register 1 Value Hi 0x00

Register 1 Value Lo 0x01
Response
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x10
Quantity of Registers Hi 0x00
Quantity of Registers Lo 0x03
(0x17) Read/Write The Read/Write Multiple Registers is used to read and write multiple
Multiple Registers register values.
Request
Read Starting Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Read Quantity of Registers 2 Bytes 0x0001 to 0x007D
Write Starting Address 2 Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Write Quantity of Registers 2 Bytes 0x0001 to 0x0079
Write Byte Count 1 Byte 2x*N
Write Register Value 2x*N Bytes
Response
Read Register Value 2x*N Bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF

MODBUS Protocol
Function Codes
Error Response
0x02=Invalid Count
Here is an example of a request Write to 3 registers starting at 5100

(0x13EC) data 1, 2, 3 (0x0001, 0x0002, 0x0003) and Read from 2
registers starting at 2 (0x02) data 2, 3 (0x0002, 0x0003):
Request
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x17
Read Start Address Hi 0x00
Read Start Address Lo 0x02
Quantity to Read Hi 0x00
Quantity to Read Lo 0x02
Write Start Address Hi 0x13
Write Start Address Lo 0xEC
Quantity to Write= Hi 0x00
Quantity to Write Lo 0x03
Byte Count 0x06
Write Reg 1 Value Hi 0x00
Write Reg 1 Value Lo 0x01
Response
Field Name (Hex)
Function 0x17
Byte Count 0x04
Read Reg 1 Value Hi 0x00
Read Reg 1 Value Lo 0x02

MODBUS Protocol
MODBUS Parameters Supported
Read Reg 2 Value Hi 0x00

Read Reg 2 Value Lo 0x03
MODBUS Parameters A complete list of the MODBUS addresses supported for the iQ Series is
available over the company website at:
Supported
www.thermofisher.com/42iQD
IMPORTANT NOTE The addresses are Protocol Data Unit (PDU)

addresses. Verify the register number on your MODBUS master to ensure
that it matches the register number on the instrument. ▲

Chapter 5
Bayern Hessen Protocol
This chapter provides a description of the Bayern Hessen Protocol Interface
that is supported both over RS-232/485 as well as TCP/IP over Ethernet.
The Bayern Hessen Commands that are implemented are explained in
detail in this chapter. The Bayern Hessen protocol support for the iQ
Series enables the user to perform the functions of reading the various
concentrations and other measurement values, and to trigger the
instrument to be in sample/zero/span mode if valid for that instrument.
This is achieved by using the supported Bayern Hessen commands listed
below.
Serial Communication The following are the communication parameters that are used to configure
the serial port of the iQ Series to support Bayern Hessen protocol.
Parameters
Number of Data bits : 7 or 8
Number of Stop bits : 1 or 2
Parity : None, Odd, or Even
Data rate : 1200 to 115200 Baud (9600 is default)
The “Communications Board” option needs to be configured and enabled
on the instrument to be able to support the Bayern Hessen protocol
through the serial port.
The aforementioned serial communication parameters are configured as
follows through the User Interface:

TCP Communication Parameters
Home Screen>Settings>Communications>Serial RS-232/485
TCP Communication iQ Series Instruments support the Bayern Hessen protocol over TCP/IP.
The register definition is the same as for the serial interface. Up to three
Parameters simultaneous connections are supported over Ethernet.
TCP connection port for Geysitech: 9882
Instrument Address The Bayern Hessen instrument address should have a value between 1 and
999 and is represented by a 3 digit ASCII number with leading zeros if
required (e.g. Instrument address of 1 is represented as 001.
The Instrument Address is the same as the Instrument ID used for
MODBUS commands. This can be set via the front panel:
Home Screen>Settings>Communications>Instrument ID
The Instrument Address is represented by <address> in the examples

throughout this chapter.
Note Instrument IDs between 1000-9999 are not supported because of

limitations imposed by the Bayern Hessen Protocol. ▲

Abbreviations Used
Abbreviations Used The following is a list of abbreviations used in this document:

<CR> is abbreviation for Carriage Return (ASCII code 0x0D)
<STX> is abbreviation for Start of Text (ASCII code 0x02)
<ETX> is abbreviation for End of Text (ASCII code 0x03)
<SP> is abbreviation for space (ASCII code 0x20)
Basic Command The following is the basic structure of a Bayern Hessen command:
Structure <STX>Command text<ETX><BCC>
Each command is framed by control characters, <STX> at the start and
terminated with <ETX>.
Additionally, when a command is terminated with <ETX>, two additional
characters <BCC> are attached after <ETX>. These are the block checksum
characters.
Block Checksum Characters <BCC> are added to the command to prevent
processing invalid commands.
Block Checksum The Block Checksum Characters are calculated beginning with a seed value
of 00000000, binary (0x00), and bitwise exclusive ORing with each of the
Characters <BCC> characters of the command string (or response) including the framing
characters <STX> and <ETX>. The checksum works as an error check.
The block checksum is represented by two characters, which represent a 2
digit hex number (1byte) (e.g. 1 byte 0xAB hex checksum will be
represented by the two characters ‘A’ & ‘B’).
The checksum is referred to as <BCC> throughout this document.
Bayern Hessen The following commands are supported by the Bayern Hessen protocol:
Commands ● Instrument Control Command (ST)
● Data Sampling/Data Query Command (DA)
Instrument Control Command There are three control commands supported by the Bayern Hessen
(ST) protocol.
This <control command> is a single letter, which triggers an action in the
instrument.

Bayern Hessen Commands
Command ‘N’ switches the instrument gas mode to Zero mode.

Command ‘K’ switches the instrument gas mode to Span mode.
Command ‘M’ switches the instrument gas mode to Sample mode.
The format of the ST command is as follows:
<STX>ST<address><SP><control command><ETX><BCC>
If the received command does not satisfy the above format, or if the
<address> does not match the Instrument Address, the command is
ignored.
The following is a sample command to switch the instrument to zero
mode, Instrument Address 5:
<STX>ST005<SP>N<ETX>5D
Where 5D is the calculated <BCC>.
Data Sampling/Data This command DA initiates a data transfer from the instrument. The
Query Command instrument responds with measured values, of the registers chosen by the
user. (Refer to Bayern Hessen Settings section of the respective user
(DA) manual.)
The command structure for a data query command is as follows:
<STX>DA<address><ETX><BCC>
The <address> is optional, which means it can be left out completely. The
<address> if present must match the Instrument Address.
If the <address> is left out, no space is allowed in the query string.
The following are the acceptable formats of the DA command with
Instrument Address 5:
<STX>DA<ETX><BCC>
OR
<STX>DA005<ETX><BCC>
The data query string is valid and will be answered with data transmission
only if the command starts with <STX> which is followed by the characters
DA, the <address> (if present) matches the Instrument Address, and the
command is terminated with <ETX> followed by the correct checksum
<BCC>.

Sample Data Reply String in response to Data Query Command (DA):

In response to a valid data query command (DA) the instrument responds
in the following format:
<STX>MD02<SP><SP><register number><SP><measured
value1><SP><status><SP><address><SP><SFKT><SP><SP><register
number><SP><measured value2><SP><status><SP><address
+1><SP><SFKT><ETX><BCC>
The response uses the same command terminators as used by the received
command i.e. the response is terminated with<ETX> and the computed
checksum <BCC>.
The 02 after the MD indicates that two measurements are present in the
reply string, (a 03 for three measurements and so on.
<register number> is the register number associated with the following
measured value. Each subsequent measurement attached to the response
will have the corresponding <register number> preceding it.
<measured value> is the value of the register chosen by the user and is
represented in exponential form with a 4 character mantissa and 2 character
exponent, each with sign.
Mantissa: sign and 4 digits. The decimal point is assumed to be after the
first digit and is not transmitted.
Exponent: sign and 2 digits.
Example:
-5384000.0 is represented as -5384+06
+0.04567 is represented as +4567-02
Up to 8 measured values can be chosen by the user to be transmitted.
<status>: is formed by < operating status > and < error status > and
separated by a space i.e.
<operating status><SP><error status>
Each of the two (<operating status> and <error status>) are formed by two
characters each representing a 2 digit hex number which is one byte (8 Bits)
operation status and one byte (8 Bits) error status.
These two bytes contain the information about the main operating
conditions of the instrument at that instant. For details on how to interpret
the status bytes for each instrument family, refer to the respective tables at
the end of this chapter.

<address> is the instrument ID. Each subsequent measurement attached to

the response will have the <address+X>, where X is incremented by 1 for
each additional measurement.
<SFKT>: is the space provided for future use for special function, it
currently contains a string of six 0’s i.e. <000000>.
Example:
Bayern Hessen Protocol with transmission of 8 measured values
(Instrument ID is 5, Operation Status is 00, Error Status is 02):
Data Query String: <STX>DA<ETX>04
Or
Data Query String: <STX>DA005<ETX>31
Reply String:
<STX>MD08<SP><SP>101<SP>+0000+00<SP>00<SP>02<SP>005<SP>000000<SP><SP>1
05<SP>+0000+00<SP>00<SP>02<SP>006<SP>000000<SP><SP>109<SP>+1405+00<SP>
00<SP>02<SP>007<SP>000000<SP><SP>122<SP>+9743+04<SP>00<SP>02<SP>008<SP
>000000<SP><SP>123<SP>+9901+04<SP>00<SP>02<SP>009<SP>000000<SP><SP>126
<SP>+3150+00<SP>00<SP>02<SP>010<SP>000000<SP><SP>191<SP>+0000+00<SP>00
<SP>02<SP>011<SP>000000<SP><SP>403<SP>+8412-
01<SP>00<SP>02<SP>012<SP>000000<SP><ETX><BCC>

Operating and Error See the tables below for operating status and error status for the various
Status instrument families.
Table 1. Operating Status for iQ Series 42
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Operating status:
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zero gas (On) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Span gas (On) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Not used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ozonator (Off) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
PMT (Off) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 2. Error Status for iQ Series 42

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Error status:
Instrument Temperature. Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Reaction Chamber Temp. Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Cooler Temperature Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
NO2 Converter Temp. Alarm 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Pressure Alarm 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sample Flow Alarm 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Ozonator Flow Alarm 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permeation/Oxygen Sensor Alarm 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Operating status:
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zero gas (On) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Span gas (On) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Test LED (On) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Flash Lamp (Off) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Error status:
Instrument Temperature Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Bench Temperature Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Lamp Intensity Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Lamp Voltage Alarm 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permeation Oven Alarm 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Operating status:
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zero Gas (On) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Span Gas (On) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Error status:
Bench Temperature Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
IR Source Current Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Detector Bias Voltage Alarm 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Motor Speed Alarm 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oxygen Sensor Alarm 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Operating status:
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Purge Gas (On) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Zero Gas (On) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Span Gas (On) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
 Bit 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Hex-value 80 40 20 10 08 04 02 01
MSB LSB
Error status:
O3 Lamp Temperature Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Bench Lamp Temperature Alarm 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Flow Alarm 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Not Used 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Intensity A Alarm 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Intensity B Alarm 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Chapter 6
Streaming
The Streaming protocol is a simple text-based protocol that only outputs
measurement data and status; it does not support any user commands. A
user connects to the protocol server on Ethernet destination port 9881 or
via the serial port and the server periodically sends out data. The first line
of streaming data contains the column headers, which is output on power-
up, when a user first connects over Ethernet, and when the streaming data
configuration is changed.
Here is an example of streaming data output with 3 items with timestamp,

and labels on:
time date Bench_Pressure_(mmHg)_label Bench_Pressure_(mmHg) Concentration_(ppb_or_ug/m3)_label Concentration_(ppb_or_ug/m3)
Instrument_Temperature_(degC)_label Instrument_Temperature_(degC)
11:49:45 08-28-2017 Bench_Pressure_(mmHg) 767.782410 Concentration_(ppb_or_ug/m3) 10177.981445 Instrument_Temperature_(degC) 28.500376
Here is an example of sample output with 3 items with timestamp and

labels off:
time date Bench_Pressure_(mmHg) Concentration_(ppb_or_ug/m3) Instrument_Temperature_(degC)
11:50:10 08-28-2017 767.759033 10180.363281 28.478550
11:50:11 08-28-2017 767.755249 10180.886719 28.500376
11:50:12 08-28-2017 767.751892 10181.265625 28.478550
11:50:13 08-28-2017 767.748840 10181.050781 28.456696
11:50:14 08-28-2017 767.746094 10181.206055 28.434826
11:50:15 08-28-2017 767.743652 10180.843750 28.434826
11:50:16 08-28-2017 767.760925 10182.184570 28.412935

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Appendix B
Wireless Ethernet Bridge for iQ
Series
A Wireless Ethernet Bridge is a commercial-off-the-shelf intelligent
network device that can be utilized to provide wireless Ethernet capabilities
to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s instruments that have only a wired Ethernet
port. A single bridge may be used to provide wireless Ethernet to one or
more instruments and may be mounted indoors or outdoors at a location
up to 300 feet away from the instruments to provide optimal wireless
coverage.
A wireless bridge may be configured to provide two different types of
connectivity:
● To connect an instrument with only a wired Ethernet port to an
existing Wi-Fi network.
● To connect a device such as a smartphone to an instrument over Wi-Fi.
Ubiquiti Networks provides an all-in-one solution that includes both the
radio and antenna in a small package that may be mounted to a pole or a
surface such as a wall, rack or window. There are four devices that Ubiquiti
Networks offers for this purpose, each available commercially for under
$100 US:
NanoStation® M2/M5 NanoStation® loco M2/M5
2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz 2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz
802.11n 150+ Mbps 802.11n 150+ Mbps
28 dBm / 27 dBm 23 dBm / 23 dBm
M2 55°(H)/53°(V) BW M2 60°(H)/60°(V) BWM5
M5 43°(H)/41°(V) BW 45°(H)/45°(V) BW
2 10/100 Ethernet Ports 1 10/100 Ethernet Port
Passive PoE (supply incl.) Passive PoE (supply incl.)
294 x 31 x 80 mm 161 x 31 x 80 mm
(11.57 x 1.22 x 3.15”) (6.31 x 1.22 x 3.15”)
400 g (14.11 oz) 180 g (6.35 oz)
-30 to 75°C (-22 to 167°F) -30 to 75°C (-22 to 167°F)
RoHS Compliant RoHS Compliant
US and Worldwide Versions US and Worldwide Versions
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Wireless Ethernet Bridge for iQ Series
Device Setup - Common
This chapter discusses how to configure and utilize these Ubiquiti

Networks NanoStation M family of devices to add wireless Ethernet access
to an instrument or a rack of instruments. These concepts may also be
applied to similar devices from other manufacturers.
Two versions of each of these devices are required, one for the U.S. to meet
FCC requirements which is restricted to U.S./Puerto Rico/Canada and one
worldwide. Ubiquiti has distributors in U.S, Canada, Latin America,
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand.
Device Setup - Make sure the NanoStation’s “Main” LAN socket is connected to the
included POE (Power Over Ethernet) power injector’s “POE” LAN socket
Common and the power injector’s “LAN” socket is connected to a Windows PC.
Also plug the power injector’s AC plug into a power outlet.
By default, the NanoStation is set up with a static IP address of
192.168.1.20 with username “ubnt” and password “ubnt”. Configure the
PC to be on the same subnet as the NanoStation (instructions are for
Windows 7):
● Press the Start orb typically in the lower left corner of the screen, then
click on Control Panel.
● If the control panel is set up to View By: Category, then select “View
network satus and tasks” under “Network and Internet”. If the control
panel is set up to View By: Large/Small Icons, then select “Network
and Sharing Center”.
● Select Change adapter settings.
● Right click on the wired connection that’s connected to the power
injector and chose “Properties” in the pop-up menu.
● Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP v4)".
● Set up the following the Properties as follows (note that the IP address
may be set to anything between 1 to 254 inclusive, except for 20 which
is the IP address of the NanoStation:
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Device Setup - Common
● Click OK twice.
● Verify there are now 2 LEDs lit or flashing on the NanoStation (the
power LED and the LAN1 LED).
● Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, etc) and go to
http://192.168.1.20. If a message appears indicating a problem with
the website’s security certificate, select “Continue to this website (not
recommended).”
● Log in to the NanoStation using “ubnt” for both the username and the
password (default settings). Select the desired Country, in the US
version of the NanoStation, choose from Canada, Puerto Rico or
United States and in the worldwide version choose from Argentina,
Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados,
Belarus, Belgium, Belize,Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil,
Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estoria, Finland,
France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Grenana, Guam,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India,
Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan,
Kenya, Korea Republic, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico,
Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands
Antilles, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama,
Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico
(U.S. territory), Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy,
Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa,
Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad
and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela or Viet
Nam. Select the desired Language. Read the TERMS OF USE, then
check the “I agree to these TERMS OF USE and the UBIQUITI
FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT” box and click the “Login”
button.

Device Setup – Mobile Device Access
Device Setup – Follow these instructions to set up a NanoStation to allow mobile devices
to access one or more instruments remotely over WiFi.
Mobile Device
● Select the Wireless tab and change the settings as shown below:
Access
● Set Wireless Mode: “Access Point”

● Set SSID: to desired name for the wireless access point (“ubnt”
shown here for example)
● Set Channel Width: to “20 MHz” for the NanoStation M2 (this is
standard convention in the 2.4 GHz band, setting this to “40
MHz” will allow for faster data rates, but it will also interfere with
other users on this band) or “40 MHz” for the NanoStation M5
● Set the Frequency, MHz to “auto” (in crowded areas in the United
States on the 2.4 GHz band where all channels are occupied, the
NanoStation may not find an open channel to utilize and won’t
show up, so in this case select either “2412”, “2437” or “2462”.
Similar issues with setting this to “auto” may occur in the 5 GHz
band)
● Set the Output Power: to the desired level to cover the desired area
(max power by default)

● Set Security: “WPA2-AES” (this is recommended and commonly

supported by most mobile devices)
● Set WPA Authentication: “PSK” (this is common for most mobile
devices)
● Set WPA Preshared Key: to the desired key (“ubntubnt” shown for
example)
● Click the “Change” button and the “Apply” button to save these
settings
● Since this device will not likely be used to connect to another Ubiquiti
network device, un-check the box for set airMAX: Enable (this is the
same for the NanoStation M2 and M5):
● Select the Network tab and change the settings as shown below (these
settings are the same for the NanoStation M2 and M5):
● Set the Network Mode: to “SOHO Router”

● Under WAN Network Settings, configure IP Address “DHCP” and

DHCP Fallback IP: “192.168.1.1” assuming that the instrument is
configured with its default static IP address of 192.168.1.200.
Setting the device up this way will make it work if connecting
directly to an instrument with a static IP address or if there’s a
DHCP server available on the wired network that the instrument is
connected to. In the future, to reconfigure the NanoStation,
connect to http://192.168.1.1 instead of the default address. Note:
In this configuration, the “WAN” network is the wired network.
● Under LAN Network Settings, make sure the IP Address, Range
Start and Range End are not within the address space of your local
wired network (change these if they are). Note: In this
configuration, the “LAN” network is the wireless network.
● IP Address: “192.168.2.1”
● Range Start: “192.168.2.2”
● Range End: “192.168.2.254”
Disconnect the PC from the power injector and connect the instrument to
the power injector’s “LAN” port. Configure the instrument for DHCP Off
with the default static IP address of 192.168.1.200 (default) via the
Settings> Communications> Wired TCP/DHCP menu, then cycle the
power on the instrument:
Once the instrument is set up for wireless access from a mobile device, the
mobile device needs to be connected to the wireless access point, then
mobile apps may be used to remotely access the instrument.
Refer to Technical Bulletin “Mobile Device Access for iQ Series” for
information on how to setup and use the VNC Viewer app to remotely
access the front panel of the instrument. Other apps are available to access
via Modbus.

Device Setup – Wireless Network Access
Device Setup – Follow these instructions to set up a NanoStation to allow one or more
instruments to connect to an existing WiFi network.
Wireless
● Select the Wireless tab and change the settings as shown below:
Network Access
● Set Wireless Mode: “Station”

● Click the “Select…” button to the right of SSID: and a pop-up
window will appear showing all available access points. Select the
desired access point then click the “Select” button (“ASUS” selected
here for example). Alternately, the “Lock to AP” button may be
selected for a more secure network (locks the connection to a
specific MAC address instead of just to the SSID).
● If the access point requires a key, enter it in the WPA Preshared
Key: field at the bottom of the screen (“asusasus” showed for
example).
● Set the Output Power: to the level required to access the network
(max power by default)
settings
● Select the Network tab and change the settings as shown below (these
settings are the same for the NanoStation M2 and M5):

● Set Network Mode: “Bridge”

● If the local network or remote networks use 192.168.1.20, then
change the Management IP Address to a new value (and remember
this setting if any changes need to be made to this configuration in
the future).
settings
Disconnect the PC from the power injector and connect the instrument to
the power injector’s “LAN” port.
Configure the instrument for the desired wired network settings in
Settings> Communications> Wired TCP/DHCP menu, then cycle the
power on the instrument for these changes to take effect. If DHCP was
enabled, go back to that screen to determine what IP address was defined.
Additionally, a host name may be set in the instrument in this same menu
so an easier to remember name may be used for the connections.
Connect to the instrument over the existing network infrastructure using
Modbus, ePort or VNC using this IP address.
If you have any questions or require technical assistance, please contact

your local distributor or the Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Support
team at (508) 520-0430 or by e-mail at AQIservice@thermofisher.com.
NanoStation is a registered trademark of Ubiquiti Networks.
Windows is a registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.


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Chapter 2 Mobile VNC Viewer App ................................................................................. 2-1

Chapter 3 iQ Series Mobile Phone App .......................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 MODBUS Protocol ............................................................................................ 4-1

Chapter 5 Bayern Hessen Protocol .................................................................................. 5-1

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TCP Communication Parameters ....................................................... 5-2

Chapter 6 Streaming ............................................................................................................ 6-1

Appendix A Customer Resource .......................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B Wireless Ethernet Bridge for iQ Series ....................................................... B-1

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1. Locate and double-click on the “setup_ePort_XX.exe” file (where “XX”

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2. The “Welcome to InstallShield Wizard” screen will display.

3. Select the Next > button.

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Note The ePort software MUST be installed on a PC with the latest

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6. The Customer Information screen will display. Type in the

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Note Read all notes for important information on installing ePort. ▲

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Note Instead of looking up the address on the TCP/IP Settings screen,

Home Screen>Settings>More>Communications>Wired TCP/DHCP

Home Screen>Settings>Communications>Wired TCP/DHCP (with

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4. In the ePort Open screen, select create new configuration. A blank

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Note Once you have connected to an instrument (or instruments) and

Use the following procedure to locate all instruments on the network.

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2. The ePort Main screen will display with a “Searching for

3. All instruments located on the local network will be displayed in the

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Note To add an instrument from another network connected to the local

Note Once you have connected to an instrument (or instruments) and

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3. Select Download Setup in the Commands window of the ePort Main

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6. The Download Type screen will display. Select manual downloads.

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7. The Completing the Download Setup Wizard screen will display.

3. Select Download Setup in the Commands window of the ePort Main

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6. The Download Type screen will display. Select automatic downloads.

8. The Completing the Download Setup Wizard screen will display.

Performing a Use the following procedure to download data.

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4. Select Download Data in the Commands window of the ePort Main

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Use the following procedure to install new firmware.

3. In the Wired TCP/DHCP screen of the machine you want to update,

4. Use the ePort PC software to connect to the instrument. (Refer to

5. In the ePort Main screen, select Upgrade Instrument Software.

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Using Host Name (Preferred)

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Using DHCP IP Address